Metaphor: ReFantazio - Complete Walkthrough for the Edge of Glory Side Quest

Metaphor: ReFantazio offers an expansive journey filled with over 80 hours of content, including various activities and side quests. As you explore the vibrant world and engage with different NPCs, you'll encounter some who will send you on a treasure hunt for specific items. One such adventure is the "Edge of Glory" side quest, which involves retrieving the Rusty Greatsword for the Ornamented Man. This guide provides all the details you need to successfully complete the quest.

How to Begin the Edge of Glory Side Quest

To initiate the "Edge of Glory" quest, speak to the Ornamented Man located on Sunshade Row in the Grand Trad. This quest becomes available once you progress through the story until the date of 09/26 in Metaphor: ReFantazio.

During your conversation, he will mention a distant location known as Mt. Vulkano, where you'll need to locate the War King's Legendary Greatsword and return it to him to finish the quest.

After accepting the quest, Mt. Vulkano will appear on your map, and you’ll need to make your way there using the Gauntlet Runner.

Finding the Legendary Rusty Greatsword

Upon arriving at Mt. Vulkano, you will need to unlock the dungeon doors and start your quest for the Legendary Rusty Greatsword. Follow this step-by-step walkthrough to locate the item and complete the "Edge of Glory" quest:

1. Enter the Caverns: As you step inside, take a left at the 'T' junction and proceed forward.

2. Navigate Past NPCs: Continue past the NPC, then turn right and move ahead until you reach a pit to jump into.

3. Jump Down: After landing, keep advancing forward, evading the creatures until you come across another pit.

4. Retrace Your Steps: Turn 180 degrees and continue forward, passing through the lion-like enemies until you discover a narrow cave opening to your left. Enter this opening and climb the ladder inside.

5. Crawl Through: Once at the top, look behind you for a small opening on the ledge to crawl through.

6. Navigate the Pits: After crawling, head left, maneuvering past two pits and carefully sidestepping the third pit that leads to a room with a ladder.

7. Ascend the Ladders: Climb up that ladder and two more, then keep moving forward through the caverns and take a right at the pit.

8. Locate the Chest: As you venture deeper, you’ll find a chest on the left, which contains the Rusty Greatsword.

Completing the Quest

With the Rusty Greatsword in hand, return to the Ornamented Man on Sunshade Row and speak with him to complete the quest. Upon finishing the "Edge of Glory" side quest in Metaphor: ReFantazio, players will receive the Legendary Greatsword, gain +4 Wisdom, and earn 45,000 reeve as rewards.